Ray Benson’s Annual Birthday Bash has been a long standing Austin tradition, unofficially kicking off the annual SXSW Music Festival.

Supporters are invited to enjoy live music from Ray Benson and Asleep At the Wheel (with other special guests) while enjoying complimentary cocktails. Previous musical guests include: Shakey Graves, Jimmie Vaughan, Ruthie Foster, George Strait, Willie Nelson, the Avett Brothers, Delbert McClinton, Spoon, Chris Schiflett, Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen and many others. Trust us when we say, you don't want to miss your opportunity to be in attendance!

Please see all of our sponsorship opportunities below:

As a PRESENTING SPONSOR ($50,000), you and your 20 guests will enjoy an elite experience with the following:

• Intimate Happy Hour with Ray Benson with complimentary bites and sips immediately prior to the Birthday Bash Access to official VIP Pre-Party onsite at GSD&M Reserved seating at tables in Sponsor Grove (first row)

• Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

• Access to dedicated complimentary Sponsor Grove bar

• Dedicated drink service attendant throughout the evening

• Complimentary bar & heavy hors d'oeuvres

• Complimentary Parking

• 25 additional General Admission tickets (does not include Sponsor Grove access)

• Token of thanks, autographed by "Ray Benson and Friends"

• Lead logo/name placement on event event artwork, including stage backdrop

• Company/Name listed and linked on social media, website & invitations at corresponding level

• Signature Cocktail named by/after your company at event

As a STAGE SPONSOR ($35,000), you and your 10 guests will enjoy the following:

• Intimate Happy Hour with Ray Benson with complimentary bites and sips immediately prior to the Birthday Bash

• Access to official VIP Pre-Party onsite at GSD&M

• Reserved seating at tables in Sponsor Grove (premium placement)

• Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

• Access to dedicated complimentary Sponsor Grove bar

• Dedicated drink service attendant throughout the evening

• Complimentary bar & heavy hors d'oeuvres

• Complimentary Parking

• 15 additional General Admission tickets (does not include Sponsor Grove access)

• Token of thanks, autographed by "Ray Benson and Friends"

• Logo/Name listed and included event artwork and prominently displayed on stage backdrop as Stage Sponsor

• Signature Cocktail named by/after your company at event

As a PLATINUM TABLE SPONSOR ($25,000), you and your 10 guests will enjoy the following:

• Intimate Happy Hour with Ray Benson with complimentary bites and sips immediately prior to the Birthday Bash

• Access to official VIP Pre-Party onsite at GSD&M

• Reserved seating at table in Sponsor Grove (premium placement)

• Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

• Access to dedicated complimentary Sponsor Grove bar

• Dedicated drink service attendant throughout the evening

• Complimentary bar & heavy hors d'oeuvres

• Complimentary Parking

• 15 additional General Admission tickets (does not include Sponsor Grove access)

• Token of thanks, autographed by "Ray Benson and Friends"

• Logo/Name listed on website at corresponding level

As a GOLD TABLE SPONSOR ($10,000), you and your guests will enjoy the following:

• Branding in line with selected category

• 10 VIP Tickets and access to VIP Happy Hour

• 1 page ad in digital program

• Inclusion on event poster

  For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please see below or contact Rikki Hardy.